My world isn't falling apart, but for whatever reason, I'm giving undue importance to running out of a black toner cartridge for our printer. The inability to print is beyond inconvenient and poses a significant problem in getting some of my work done.
By the way, we weren't out of ink. I had a new cartridge that had not yet been opened. It was in an unopened plastic bag that clearly indicated it had not previously been used. I cannot recall exactly what the fine print stated on the cartridge. It apparently was a recycled cartridge that had been replaced with ink.
My H.P. computer has discriminating taste. It rejected the cartridge and will not print. I get the message, "Replace Empty Cartridge." When it comes to utilizing the cartridge I had on hand, it was rejected by the computer.
I recently purchased colored cartridges for the printer, but didn't pick up a large black one because I had one at home. Now I recognize that is a mistake. If there is a downside to living on the edge of heaven overlooking a golf course, it has to do with the time it takes to drive into Austin or San Antonio to find an office supply store. You can count on an hour and a half each way. Of course, the worst part is the traffic.
Somehow, I will find three hours today to somehow make that happen. It is not exactly how I want to fill me day, but the ox is figuratively in the ditch. I have to be able to print.
Actually, in terms of things that went wrong yesterday, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The issues were all work related, but out of my control. I guess I should be grateful that today is Friday. It provides me another day and another opportunity to take corrective action.
Okay, so my sour mood may have something to do with the naysayer predicting a huge drop in the stock market and the warning to act now or incur unrecoverable losses along with the warning that the dollar will be worthless, and the economy will collapse. The warning is being issued by the guy that predicted the stock market crash in 2008. I watched the video last night.
The General tells me to chill. I don't want to chill! I grew up with the belief that money doesn't grow on trees. I often listen to the Dave Ramsey Show and am appalled by the financial circumstances of people telephoning for financial advice. Reportedly, 78% of Americans live from paycheck to paycheck and have $0 set aside for retirement or emergencies.
Of those calling in for advice, many have approximately $200,000 in student loan debt, half of that amount in credit card debt at 21% interest and are driving a vehicle with a car payment approaching $1,000 a month.
One of the life lessons learned from childhood was "money doesn't grow on trees," and you don't spend what you don't have. You certainly don't live on plastic. Obviously, not everyone had the good fortune to learn those lessons early.
All My Best!
Don
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